Acetaminophen Dosage Table
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Acetaminophen Dosage Table |
| Child's weight more than (pounds) |
7 |
14 |
21 |
28 |
42 |
56 |
84 |
112 |
lbs |
| Total Amount (mg) |
40 |
80 |
120 |
160 |
240 |
325 |
480 |
650 |
mg |
| Infant Drops 80 mg/0.8 ml |
0.4 |
0.8 |
1.2 |
1.6 |
2.4 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
ml |
| Syrup: 160 mg/5 ml (1 tsp) |
-- |
½ |
¾ |
1 |
1½ |
2 |
2½ |
4 |
tsp |
| Chewable 80 mg. tablets |
-- |
-- |
1½ |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5-6 |
8 |
tabs |
| Chewable 160 mg. tablets |
-- |
-- |
-- |
1 |
1½ |
2 |
3 |
4 |
tabs |
| Adult 325 mg. tablets |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
1 |
1½ |
2 |
tabs |
| Adult 500 mg. tablets |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
1 |
1 |
tab |
Indications: Treatment of fever and pain.
Table Notes:
- AGE LIMIT: Don't use under 12 weeks of age (Reason: fever during the first 12 weeks of life needs to be documented in a medical setting and if present, your infant needs a complete evaluation). EXCEPTION: Fever starting within 24 hours of immunization if child is 8 weeks of age or older. Avoid multi-ingredient products in children under 6 years of age (Reason: FDA recommendations 1/2008).
- DOSAGE: Determine by finding child's weight in the top row of the dosage table
- BRAND NAMES: Tylenol, Feverall (suppositories), generic acetaminophen
- FREQUENCY: Repeat every 4-6 hours as needed. Don't give more than 5 times a day.
- ADULT DOSAGE: 650 mg
- MELTAWAYS: Dissolvable tabs that come in 80 mg and 160 mg (jr. strength)
- SUPPOSITORIES: Acetaminophen also comes in 80, 120, 325 and 650 mg suppositories (the rectal dose is the same as the dosage given by mouth).
- EXTENDED-RELEASE: Avoid 650 mg oral products in children (Reason: they are every 8-hour extended-release)
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Disclaimer: This information is not intended be a substitute for professional medical advice. It is provided for educational purposes only. You assume full responsibility for how you choose to use this information.
Author and Senior Reviewer: Barton D. Schmitt, M.D.
Last Reviewed: 3/15/2008
Last Revised: 6/25/2008
Content Set: Pediatric HouseCalls Online
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